Mark Torrance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark Torrance Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $820,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $23,250 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$820,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$23,250
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $689,950 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $689,950 | 13 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $820,000 | 16 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Mark Torrance Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mark Torrance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $606,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $24,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW Foundation | Program support - social services | $250,000 |
| Makeway Foundation | Program support - social services | $100,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation | Program support - social services | $100,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Program support - social services | $82,500 |
| Islandwood | Program support - social services | $50,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Program support - social services | $50,000 |
| San Juan Islands Museum of Art | Program support - social services | $50,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Program support - social services | $24,000 |
| Healthpoint | Program support - social services | $22,500 |
| Treehouse Fund Inc | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| African Community Housing & Development | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| Street Business School | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| Terracycle Global Foundation | Program support - social services | $20,000 |
| Seattle Children's Theater Association | Program support - social services | $7,500 |
| Mountain Climate Fund | Program support - social services | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Park PTA | Program support - social services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Torrance
- Dana Bass Solomon
- Chris Birkeland
- Michael Mathieu
- Paul Okner
- Karin Cirillo
- Richard Burkhardt
Questions people ask
Does Mark Torrance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark Torrance Foundation give?
$820,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $23,250.
Who runs Mark Torrance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Torrance (President, Director), Dana Bass Solomon (Director), Chris Birkeland (Director) and Michael Mathieu (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mark Torrance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and youth programs.